Have you missed me each Tuesday and Wednesday? Did you notice that post about photographing your children for the annual holiday greeting card never posted? My apologies. A chronic illness and medication side effects have put me a little out of whack (my family would say that’s putting it mildly). Anissa and Tiff are covering…
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A Great Day for Up ~ Special Exposure Wednesday
Written on October 29, 2008 by Melody
My son, Lee…no crib could hold him. Since he could pull to standing, he has climbed up, down; over, under; in, out; between, around…everything. Everything. And still does. Share a photo with us this Special Exposure Wednesday. And please remember to share the comment love at each link you visit. Melody can be found at…
A Mac In The Box
Written on October 28, 2008 by Melody
As a homeschool family infused with a variety of learning styles, sensory issues, and attention deficits…we get the job done any way, any where we can. “Would you could you in a box?” Mac would and frequently does. He’ll tell you it feels good, and he likes that his brothers can’t fit in there with…
Special Exposure Wednesday ~ Once Upon A Halloween
Written on October 22, 2008 by Melody
Special Exposure Wednesday – Share the Photography Fun Scan of 1999 photo Once upon a time there lived three little boys who loved Halloween. Each year they enthusiastically allowed their mommy to make the cutest costumes and dress them up all coordinated and adorable. Then they grew up. The end. Has it happened to you…
The Gift That Gives
Written on October 21, 2008 by Melody
Children with disabilities are children first, and children with disabilities farther down the line. Sometimes amidst the therapy sessions, doctor appointments, challenges and frustrations this simple truth is overlooked…even by us as their parents. I so don’t like when that happens. Just remember…we don’t have to look very far to be reminded. Look, really look,…
Special Exposure Wednesday ~ Grant My Wish, Amy
Written on October 15, 2008 by Melody
Special Exposure Wednesday – Share the Photography Fun Sunday, Wil was fortunate to be included among a group of local youth to meet and go on stage with Amy Grant. Amy was performing as headliner for a benefit concert to raise money for the building of a Miracle League field here in our city. Amy…
Lysol’s Fight the Flu Kit Winner
Written on October 14, 2008 by Melody
Ironically, I am sitting here sniffling and blowing my nose as I announce the winner of our Lysol Fight the Flu Kit giveaway. Swear I’ve disinfected my home with Lysol products…it’s allergies. I know, you want the winner already. Gloria Walshver, commenter #22, come on down! You’re the winner. Simply respond to my email and…
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Photographing Your Children ~ Adjust More Than Your Camera Settings
Written on October 11, 2008 by Melody
Discovery, which is the heartbeat of good photography, occurs more readily when the photographer relinquishes self-consciousness for a state of humility and childlike wonderment. Then there is a greater freshness and purity in what you capture on film. ~~Dennis Stock “…relinquishes self-consciousness for a state of humility and childlike wonderment…” is the first step in…
Special Exposure Wednesday ~ That Twirly Hair Thing
Written on October 8, 2008 by Melody
Special Exposure Wednesday – Share the Photography Fun He is standing in Taekwondo class prepared to receive an award in recognition of his academic excellence. I know I am suppose to be in the moment and feeling all proud, but all I can see is the back of his head with the swirly hair thing…
A Visual Definition of ADHD
Written on October 7, 2008 by Melody
While uploading photos from the boys digital camera, I found several video clips they had recorded. Yeah, fun stuff. This one is no exception…recorded by Lee, my son who lives with severe ADHD under the umbrella diagnosis of fetal alcohol syndrome… ADHD Defined – Visually from Melody S on Vimeo. “Wheeeee…again, again, again. Wheeeee…again, again,…
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